1 free agent, 2 titles chasers and fast starer - How Arsenal's 7 summer departures are doing so far

Arsenal made some big decisions during the summer transfer window, many of which involved incomings. The Gunners spent more than £200million in a bid to end their long-standing Premier League title drought, and at this still very early stage, the incoming decisions are looking good, with Mikel Arteta’s men top of the tree.

But how are the departees getting on? Arsenal had to make room for many of those new signings by selling or releasing players, and there were seven who left the club on a permanent basis. Here we check in on how those seven players are getting on at their new clubs now that we are around three months into the new season.

Nuno Tavares - Lazio

The full-back has been a regular for Lazio so far, making six league appearances to date. Lazio are currently 13th in the Serie A table, and they will want to pick up in form after a disappointing start.

Marquinhos - Cruzeiro

The Brazilian side are third in the Brazilian top flight and still in with a chance of winning the title, three points off leaders Palmeiras with 11 games to go. Marquinhos has featured regularly, making 30 appearances across all competitions. He has one goal and one assist.

Albert Sambi Lokonga - Hamburg

Hamburg have started heavily in their first season back in the top flight, currently ninth in Bundesliga. Lokonga has played a supplementary role since arriving for around 300,000 euros, making three appearances in the league.

Thomas Partey - Villarreal (Free)

Villarreal have enjoyed an excellent start to the season, currently third in La Liga even after a defeat to Real Madrid last time out. They also drew with Juventus in their second Champions League outing after a narrow defeat to Tottenham. Partey’s move was a controversial one, but since arriving on a free transfer, the veteran midfielder has made nine appearances in all, with eight of those coming in the league.

Kieran Tierney - Celtic (Free)

Celtic haven’t been at their best so far this season, but they are still unbeaten, winning five of their seven games. They are just two points behind leaders Hearts at this stage and they will remain favourites. Tierney has slotted in well at his former club, 11 appearances overall and providing two assists from full-back.

Takehiro Tomiyasu - Free agent

Tomiyasu left Arsenal after reaching a mutual agreement having had a nightmare with injuries. The Japan international is yet to find a club willing to take a chance on him as he looks to get back to full fitness and prove he can be the player he once was at the Emirates Stadium.

Jorginho - Flamengo

Flamengo are also in the Brazilian title race, currently second and level on points with leaders Palmeiras. Jorginho has played a regular part, making 11 league appearances so far and eight more appearances across other competitions.

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